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GX05 HVF

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,571 mi
Last recorded17,571 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 HVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,571 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 17,199 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 17,135 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 16,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2016 16,328 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride missing on rear wheel spindle (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 14,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 14,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 10,151 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2013 7,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jan 2013 7,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2012 7,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 6,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 5,865 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 5,865 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1600?

Based on 5,422 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 10
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GX05 HVF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 15,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 HVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX05 HVF registered?

GX05 HVF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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